Jerry Buttimer, TD

Fine Gael Cork North Central TD, Dara Murphy, has today (Monday) warmly welcomed the news that the Irish Open is to return to Cork for the first time in 12 years, thus providing a welcome boost to the local economy. It has been confirmed that the Fota Island Resort will become an official sponsor as well as the host venue of this year’s Open on June 19th-22nd.

Fine Gael Wicklow TD and member of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Simon Harris, has this evening (Monday) said he is pleased that representatives from Irish Water are to appear before the PAC this Wednesday to discuss how public money has been spent in setting up the new semi State body.

To ask the Minister for Education and Skills in the context of meeting the requirements as set out by the school authorities at Maynooth Post Primary School, County Kildare...

The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Frances Fitzgerald TD, today (31 December, 2013) announced that the Child and Family Agency will commence operation with effect from 1 January, 2014.

I am disappointed that the talks chaired by Dr. Richard Haass have concluded without reaching agreement.

Alan Shatter TD, Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, in his role as the Minister for Time and responsible for the issuing of visas, notes that a very important visitor is expected to arrive in the State on the 25th of December.

Fine Gael Dublin South Central TD, Catherine Byrne has today (Friday) welcomed the announcement of funding for animal care and welfare organisations in Inchicore and Rialto. Minister for Agriculture, Simon Coveney TD, announced €1.8m in funding to 136 organisations, three of which are in Dublin South Central; the Irish Blue Cross in the Goldenbridge Industrial Estate; St. Francis Dispensary, on Tyrconnell Road; and Petwatch Ltd, in Rialto.

Fine Gael Cork North Central Deputy, Dara Murphy, has today (Friday) said the opening of the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit in Cork University Hospital (CUH) will help to speedily diagnose and treat those living with the condition in Cork and the surrounding region.

Fine Gael Cork North West Deputy, Áine Collins, has today (Tuesday) welcomed the sanctioning of funding to Ballyhoura Development Ltd. of €400,000 for the development of an equestrian centre for adults and children with autism.

Fine Gael Cork North West Deputy, Áine Collins, has today (Tuesday) welcomed the sanctioning of funding to Ballyhoura Development Ltd. of €400,000 for the development of an equestrian centre for adults and children with autism.